The Government of Alberta is continuing to support the Vulnerable during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Programs such as Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) are receiving support from the Government of Alberta as the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues.

"Our government is committed to slowing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting vulnerable Albertans. Those who rely on social services need our support more than ever before and we will continue working closely with community partners to address the needs of all who are at risk and help them get through this challenging time."

Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Community and Social Services

The Government is also working with service providers to ensure that Personal Protective Equipment is available to those who need it, they are also working to ensure staff is supported by development policies to allow for easier access to support to ensure the well-being of individuals and families, A reference guide has been created to provide all the information on the safety of everyone involved

“COVID-19 is posing profound and immediate hardship for many Albertans with disabilities and their families. We are encouraged by the government's growing spirit of collaboration and new measures taken to address the specific needs of disabled Albertans. Working together, we can continue to support those most in need now, and be proactive in addressing the post-COVID-19 recovery.”

Lyndon Parakin, vice-president, Autism Society Alberta

Alberta's support centres are also remaining open to allow services to be accessed online or by phone

The Government will be exempting a portion of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) as income for AISH and Income Support.

Monthly income support for programs such as AISH will continue to be supported.

“These are difficult times for all Albertans, including people with disabilities who have lost employment. I’m pleased the government took action to exempt a portion of CERB for Albertans receiving AISH to replace some of the income they’ve lost. This will help them deal with the challenges they’re facing.”

Margot Brunner-Campbell, executive director, Voice of Albertans with Disabilities

Many efforts are being supported including those with disabilities, people accessing income support programs, homeless and women shelters, and civil society organizations.